Search and rescue operations resumed this morning for 15 people who have allegedly been swept away in the Jukskei River in Bramley Park on the evening of December 3.
City of Johannesburg Emergency Medical Service spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi confirmed that the search will resume this morning (December 4) after it was called off late last night.
Two people were confirmed dead on the scene and another was rescued.
[The] people [were] believed to have been swept away while conducting [a] church ritual,” said Mulaudzi.This is a developing story
FLOOD LEADS TO SEVERAL DEATHS ALONG JUKSKEI RIVER: GRAYSTON DR. CLOSED, ATHOLL AFFECTED. MULTIPLE BODIES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM RIVER THUS FAR. ASSUMED CHURCH GROUP SWEPT AWAY.@SAPoliceService @GTP_Traffstats @TrafficRTMC @JoburgMPD @TMPDSafety @City_Ekurhuleni @cci_network
— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) December 3, 2022
Specialized Support Units on scene following the recovery of around 20 bodies in the Jukskei River as a result of this afternoon’s flash floods.
Units are on scene with law enforcement.
⛔️ Currently Grayston Drive off ramp is closed off. pic.twitter.com/m2TDnDGhhA
— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) December 3, 2022
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